2012 BMW M5 Concept - Official Press Release.

BMW released Monday a huge set of official photos and videos of the new BMW M5 Concept. This concept is supposed to be representative of the 2012 BMW M5 production model due out next year. The new F10 M5 features more subdued, yet aggressive, styling that brings back memories of the much loved E39 M5. While BMW is still keeping engine output quiet, the new M5's powerplant is confirmed to be a twin-turbo V8, which will make more power than the outgoing S85 V10 as well as achieve up to 25% better fuel economy numbers. Transmission is expected to be a 7-speed M-DCT, with no word on a 6 speed manual option. The new M5 also gets BMW M's new 'Active M-Differential' which is an advanced, variable limited-slip differential. Bimmerpost has made available a gallery of over 85 pictures and videos of the new M5 concept, as well as the official press release, you can check that out here.

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2012 BMW M5 Concept Revealed!

BMW had a private showing for journalists in Munich,giving a sneak peek at the new BMW M5 sedan concept, and now those photos have leaked onto the web thanks to Russian website Transmissia.net. We already know the M5 will be powered by a version of the Twin Turbo V8 found in the X5M and X6M models, with either a DCT or manual transmission. For now just sit back and enjoy the photos.

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Toyota Stops Prius Production - New Supra Spied

In a daring move, Toyota has halted all production of the popular Prius model line of cars. That includes all new Prius models Toyota recently unveiled. "We want to take the company in a completely new direction. The Prius does not represent that direction," said Toyota President Akio Toyoda at a press conference on April 1st. Toyota is also expected to cut all hybrids from its lineup in favor of a greater focus on performance development. TRD has recently only been known for Scion tC modifications or off-road Toyota trucks. "TRD will bring competition to the [Nissan GT-R]" said Toyoda. Spys spotted a new Supra being tested on the Nurburgring today, with its powerplant confirmed to be a twin-turbo straight six with upwards of 450 horsepower. It seems to be based on the LF-A platform. We can also expect to see a detuned version of this powerplant in the new Camry TRD edition, which will also feature a new RWD powertrain and Dual-Clutch automatic transmission. Toyota is back, and they mean business.